Big Ten power rankings shift after Week 9 upsets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
After Week 9 of the college football season, the Big Ten power rankings have experienced significant changes. Ohio State lost to USC, while both Indiana and UCLA remain in contention with only one loss. Maryland is struggling without a head coach, having lost five consecutive games, while Rutgers and Michigan State continue to seek wins as both sit at the bottom of the rankings. Penn State secured a victory against Purdue, which marks its first Big Ten win this season. The standings are expected to fluctuate further as teams approach the final weeks of the season.
- •Ohio State loses to USC, impacting their rankings.
- •UCLA remains the only undefeated team in the conference.
- •Penn State wins its first Big Ten game against Purdue.
- •Maryland has lost five straight games and is without a head coach.
- •Rutgers and Michigan State search for crucial conference wins.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Big Ten power rankings after Week 9: More changes at the League's top
"After another week of upsets in Week 9, the top of our Big Ten football power rankings have changed yet again. Who takes the top spot?
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